CCMA NHA exam Review Questions and
answers/ verified/
medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an exam by the
provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - -Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions sh...
CCMA NHA exam Review Questions and
answers/ verified/
medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an exam by the
provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - ✅✅-Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate
reading? - ✅✅-Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - ✅✅-Potassium 3mEq/L is abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing. What instrument
should be on the tray? - ✅✅-Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid.
What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident? - ✅✅-OSHA Form 301
An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results indicate the
need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - ✅✅-Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
,An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets. What instructions
should the MA give the patient? - ✅✅-"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and difficulty
breathing? - ✅✅-Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? - ✅✅-
Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - ✅✅-Lithotomy
What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that does not
require a licensed technician or provider? - ✅✅-Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins
of the paper? - ✅✅-Interrupted baseline
,The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What response
should the MA make? - ✅✅-"I know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as
your results come in"
A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves , what other PPE
should you wear? - ✅✅-Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should a
medical assistant take first? - ✅✅-Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should the
assistant use? - ✅✅-A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - ✅✅-On the left anterior axillary line,
horizontal to V4
A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? - ✅✅-170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - ✅✅-Wrap the wound from distal to
proximal
, What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - ✅✅-Ordering additional lab test to confirm the
patients condition
A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the
injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and release the patient. What procedural
coding would you use for this visit? - ✅✅-Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant report to the
provider? - ✅✅-Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office.
The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the counter antitussive, how would you
explain what this is to a patient? - ✅✅-"It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal patch. What
instruction should you include? - ✅✅-"Select a different application location for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? - ✅✅-Sims
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